California District Court Dismisses Forfeitures Class Action Against Kaiser Foundation
A federal judge dismissed the claim that the plan sponsor’s use of forfeited assets violated...
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IRS Eases Rules on Pension Plans’ Use of Custom Mortality Tables
The new guidance is part of the Trump administration’s broader shift toward deregulation and reducing...
Survey Findings
Some 70% of plan sponsors have worked with their provider for five years or more.
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Cognitive Decline and Financial Fraud: The Resources
Plan providers are using technology to authenticate participants, secure accounts, flag suspicious activity and help protect participants’ assets.
Empower to Offer Private Investments in 401(k) Plans
The recordkeeper is joining forces with several private investment fund managers and custodians to bring private investments to managed accounts...
Employers, Workers Have Disconnect Between Employee Needs, Benefits Strategies
Day-to-day financial stress tops employee concerns, but most employers still focus on long-term retirement planning.
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DOJ to Stay Enforcement of Mental Health Parity Act
The Trump administration is reconsidering the final rule that was issued last year, and it may rescind or modify the...
Sweeping Republican Tax Bill Leaves Retirement Policy Mostly Untouched
The 389-page House bill includes expanding ABLE accounts, college savings and health savings accounts, while adding new ‘MAGA’ accounts for...
Can Plan Sponsors Reduce Plan Loan Minimums to Less Than $1,000?
Experts from Groom Law Group and CAPTRUST answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.
Swiss Re 401(k) Participants Drop Empower Allegations
The former Swiss Re employees had accused Empower of charging excessive recordkeeping fees and using participant data to market its...
Senate Bill Would Offer Younger Americans More Access to Retirement Plans
The reintroduced legislation would lower the participation age for ERISA-covered defined contribution plans to 18 years old.
Most Public Sector Employees Feel They Lack Retirement Planning Support
Some 60% of public employees said they need more support to understand how much to save for retirement, per MissionSquare...
IRS Announces 2026 HSA Limits
Contribution limits on health savings accounts will increase again in 2026.
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SECURE 2.0: Putting It Into Practice
Some provisions from the SECURE 2.0 Act are already in effect — and many are still on the way — helping to expand access to employer-sponsored retirement benefits and increase retirement readiness for...
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Keynote: The Resurging Workforce: Optimism and Expectations for the Future
Roger Gray shares insights from Bank of America’s Workplace Benefits Report covering everything from optimism in the workplace, to pay equity and steps employers can take to improve workplace wellness.
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Breaking Down Invisible Barriers: What’s Standing Between Employees and Retirement Readiness?
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC dives into recent research conducted in partnership with Cerulli Associates that uncovers the invisible barriers that are inhibiting more widespread employee adoption of managed accounts, thus standing in the...
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Benefits at Work: How Financial Wellness Fuels Productivity
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Precision in Protection: Using Guaranteed Lifetime Income and Managed Accounts to Improve Outcomes
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PLANSPONSOR Roadmap: SECURE 2.0
Speakers at the 1st event in the PLANSPONSOR Roadmap: SECURE 2.0 series...
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Female Civil Servants Lag Behind
When compared with their male colleagues, women in public service jobs expressed...
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